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"Snake Head," as we like to call them, is a cable with heat and abrasion-resistant sleeving stopping short at the end connecting to the instrument. This technique leaves a portion of raw cable touching the instrument, perfect for wrapping around guitar straps. Our Snake Head Instrument Cables come in 10', 15', and 20' lengths. Each cable can have a straight, right angle or a mix of Neutrik Nickel plugs (Neutrik Golds are also available) - be sure to select the proper plug style connecting to the instrument. Colors include red, black, sage, dirty tweed, blue, copper, and mean green.

Snake Heads are ideal to connect your instrument to a pedalboard or directly to the amp. Suppose you're looking for a cable connecting the pedalboard to the amp. In that case, we recommend our Standard Instrument Cable - where the weaving fully covers the cable from plug end to plug end.

Please review the Specs tab for detailed specifications, including wire gauge and cable capacitance. Our Standard Instrument cables are milled to custom specs here in the United States.


  • Conductor/Shield 99.95% OFBC
  • Capacitance at 20-25pF/ft @ 15'
  • Braided OFBC copper shield (95% coverage)
  • 20AWG stranded OFBC conductor
  • 1/4" Neutrik NP2X Plugs
  • Cable milled in the United States
  • Cable hand-assembled in Missoula, Montana
  • SKU: SKU-B89074CB

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A Snake Head is a cable that has the outer weaving stop short on the instrument side of the cable. This is a cosmetic feature, especially nice if you have vintage or sensitive finishes and you're concerned about the weaving causing wear on the instrument if you run the cable between the strap and instrument body.
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No, our cables are not directional. If you're purchasing a Snake Head, the Snake Head portion should be on the instrument side, but that only is cosmetic. The cable will work fine if plugged in any direction.
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The Snake Head is only needed if you're concerned about finish wear if you have vintage or sensitive finishes like thin nitro, etc. If you don't care (or even want the wear) a Standard is great for the primary instrument cable. If this cable is going from pedalboard to amp, then it should be a Standard to ensure maximum protection of the cable.
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A silent plug is not necessarily an "upgrade". Typically, a silent plug is for acoustic players who do not have the ability to mute their signal and would unplug their instrument. If you're an electric player with a Tuner or Volume pedal, then you don't really need a silent plug. Silent plugs are great, but they do provide another potential point of failure - so I always recommend, if you don't need the feature, purchase a standard plug.
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Some of our customers swear by gold contacts. Some of our customers can't hear a difference. Gold does provide a better contact surface, but the signal improvement may be hard to notice. Some of our customers (including myself) just like the cosmetic look of the black shells with gold contacts. If you're in a humid climate and deal with corrosion, gold might be better for you as well.
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When people read that, the first assumption is that the copper is somehow 'air tight'. Nope. OFBC is part of the smelting process where the oxygen molecules are smelted out or removed to a point where it's below .001%. This makes a very pure copper allowing for great conductivity.
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We have a variety of wire mills that we work with. All of the wire mills we work with our in the United States. We take extreme pride that our cable is milled in the United States and hand assembled here in Missoula, Montana.
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The weave is a poly-weave, meaning it's a plastic polymer-based weave. We use a variety of brands, but primarily TechFlex. It's designed to be heat and abrasion resistant. It is not a cloth/fabric weave, which tends to fray and stain easily.

Ralph Q. - I thought their cables looked cool, and they're a mom and pop shop, so I ordered some cables to try out. I've been using Mogami cables, so I didn't expect the same performance from this brand; I was wrong. These cables rock! they are every bit as...
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John M. - I have used Canare cables for years due to their exceptional sound quality. I recently purchased my first Snake Head Rattlesnake Instrument cable and will never look back.
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Phil H. - Great product with great packaging
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Bob W. - I've been using Rattlesnake cables for my rig since the early days, when Hank was running the shop out of his basement. The quality of the build and the components is evident from the moment you plug in. These are pro level cables. I now have about...
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Robert M. - I have always heard good things about Rattlesnake cables. The moment my order arrived, I finally understood why. The time and effort put into the packaging was next level. The instrument cable is far superior to the "name brand" cable I was using. I...
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Alexander B. - Rattlesnake makes the best cables I've tried - they look cool, sound great, and they are indestructible. Seriously, you can run over these things with a tank and they'd still work. Plus, they have absolutely stellar customer service! Absolutely...
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Thomas S. - I recently purchased a cable and RickoSound box from Rattlesnake and I was thrilled with everything from customer service to packaging and of course the products.The box was the sturdiest I had ever seen and would recommend it strongly.Great products...
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Jane W. - Everything I've gotten from Rattlesnake has been unmatched in quality. I use a lot of cables in my setup, and switching everything out with the ones I got from Hank and here at Rattlesnake, I could hear the difference from the first note I played. I...
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  • Dirty Tweed
  • Red
  • Mean Green
  • Sage
  • Blue
  • Copper
  • Snake Weave
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What Ralph Q. Said...


Testimonial:

I thought their cables looked cool, and they're a mom and pop shop, so I ordered some cables to try out. I've been using Mogami cables, so I didn't expect the same performance from this brand; I was wrong. These cables rock! they are every bit as good as my Mogami's, and maybe a little bit better, but without the cost. It sounded like I got just a little bit more mid drive tone out of my Mesa Boogie Mark V 35 using the Rattlesnakes. I highly recommend these cables to anyone that demands the best performance from their gear. I'll be buying Rattlesnake cables going forward. Thanks Hank!

Thoughts about our Service:

The customer service is top notch. Rattlesnake Cable Company care about their customers.

What was purchased:

Rattlesnake guitar cable, t-shirt, truckers hat

What John M. Said...


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I have used Canare cables for years due to their exceptional sound quality. I recently purchased my first Snake Head Rattlesnake Instrument cable and will never look back.

Thoughts about our Service:

Quick and to the point. I am very pleased. Thank you.

What was purchased:

Snake Head Rattlesnake Instrument Cable

What Phil H. Said...


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Great product with great packaging

Thoughts about our Service:

Excellent

What was purchased:

Stereo Cable w/ splitter box

What Bob W. Said...


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I've been using Rattlesnake cables for my rig since the early days, when Hank was running the shop out of his basement. The quality of the build and the components is evident from the moment you plug in. These are pro level cables. I now have about half a dozen guitar cords in my collection, with a variety of ends and heads. I'm a working musician, and I know that when there's some kind of equipment failure onstage, one thing I know is that it won't be the Rattlesnake cable. They're made by musicians for musicians. These are my people!

Thoughts about our Service:

Ten years ago I had one cable with a plastic connector that cracked after being carelessly dropped onto concrete surface many times. Rattlesnake immediately replaced it with an upgraded Neutrik metal connector, no charge. I'm fortunate (smart?) enough to live in Missoula, so I dropped by the shop recently and was given a complete tour by Hank himself. The staff was rockin' and upbeat, cranking out these quality cables like a bunch of elves in Santa's toy shop. We're lucky to have Rattlesnake as a part of our local economy, and our community!

What was purchased:

Guitar cables, 10', 15', with snake heads, both angled and straight ends. Also a set of 6 patch cables for my pedal board.

What Robert M. Said...


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I have always heard good things about Rattlesnake cables. The moment my order arrived, I finally understood why. The time and effort put into the packaging was next level. The instrument cable is far superior to the "name brand" cable I was using. I am more that pleased with my purchase and am already putting together my next order. I enjoy using products made by a companies that do one thing and do it well. ps. the notepad was a very personal touch, thank you.

Thoughts about our Service:

I am very pleased with my order.

What was purchased:

I purchased the Snake head instrument cable

What Alexander B. Said...


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Rattlesnake makes the best cables I've tried - they look cool, sound great, and they are indestructible. Seriously, you can run over these things with a tank and they'd still work. Plus, they have absolutely stellar customer service! Absolutely thrilled with these cables!

Thoughts about our Service:

Incredible! Love the personalized touch and hands-on service.

What was purchased:

10' Snake Head in Snake Weave with Neutrik Right Angle Gold to Neutrik Straight Gold, 6' Standard in Snake Weave with Neutrik Straight Gold to Neutrik Straight Gold

What Thomas S. Said...


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I recently purchased a cable and RickoSound box from Rattlesnake and I was thrilled with everything from customer service to packaging and of course the products.The box was the sturdiest I had ever seen and would recommend it strongly.Great products from a great company.

Thoughts about our Service:

The customer service was outstanding.

What was purchased:

I bought an instrument cable and stereo in 2 out box.

What Jane W. Said...


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Everything I've gotten from Rattlesnake has been unmatched in quality. I use a lot of cables in my setup, and switching everything out with the ones I got from Hank and here at Rattlesnake, I could hear the difference from the first note I played. I use heavy distortion, and I can get so much of a cleaner, more concise full grit distortion tone with these. It really does make a huge difference, and, the extra high end from the low capacitance is really welcome. Not to mention, I had a TON of questions. I order two custom looms in sets of three, and they answered all my questions and have been more than accommodating in every way possible. Response times were so quick too, and the vibes were great. I most definitely will be a longtime customer to Rattlesnake.

Thoughts about our Service:

Absolutely great. Really fast response times, highly informative communication. It seems like they genuinely care both about the consumer and the reputation of their business. Couldn't get higher ratings from me.

What was purchased:

Two custom looms in sets of three fifteen foot cables each, three fifteen foot instrument cables (two snake heads for different instruments and one regular), and a speaker cable.
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We take great pride that our custom instrument, XLR, and speaker cables are milled in the United States. All of our milled cables are built to our specifications here in the states and then soldered by hand in Missoula, Montana, by our great team!

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We are musicians. What does that mean? We know what it feels like when gear fails on stage. We hate that feeling, and we think about that with every build. As musicians, we also know how hard the road can be on gear and focus on making it stand the abuse.

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We understand after placing an order, the excitement starts - and we want to make sure you get your order quickly. From day one, we've pushed to get orders out as quickly as possible. Usually, orders are shipped the next day!

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Rattlesnake Cable Company started with a simple idea by me - Hank. It quickly encapsulated my entire family, from my kids to my wife, Amy. Now, Amy and I are 100% committed to the success of the business and love that it has grown into a fantastic team moving forward.

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Eric Philbrick
Eric Philbrick
3/21/2022
Eric P. - The most Professional and efficient shopping experience I've ever had. The quality of the cables is second to none! The way in which they are packaged with such attention to detail, using unique materials, I knew before I even held the cable that it was premier quality.
d welch
d welch
4/4/2025
Excellent product and even better customer service. I love my cable loom and junction box, but what really set it off was the overall experience and personal touch the company put into the whole process. Would absolutely recommend!
Todd Gilliam
Todd Gilliam
7/9/2021
Great company! fast and easy to work with. Excellent quality cables! I highly recommend them!
Eric Philbrick
Eric Philbrick
3/21/2022
Eric P. - The most Professional and efficient shopping experience I've ever had. The quality of the cables is second to none! The way in which they are packaged with such attention to detail, using unique materials, I knew before I even held the cable that it was premier quality.
d welch
d welch
4/4/2025
Excellent product and even better customer service. I love my cable loom and junction box, but what really set it off was the overall experience and personal touch the company put into the whole process. Would absolutely recommend!
Todd Gilliam
Todd Gilliam
7/9/2021
Great company! fast and easy to work with. Excellent quality cables! I highly recommend them!


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